Machinery pull-out: Recently, James Maloney got the chance to get behind the wheel of the chunky new Case IH Optum.

Pedigree pull-out: PJ McGrath speaks to Shane Murphy on what the Aubrac breed has to offer for both commercial and pedigree farmers in Ireland.

Agribusiness: Tara McCarthy becomes CEO of Bord Bia at possibly the most challenging time for Irish agriculture and the Irish food industry. She tells Eoin Lowry that she is ready for the tasks ahead.

Livestock: Anne Kinsella and Kevin Hanrahan of Teagasc take a look at global beef production costs, margins and how Ireland compares.

Martwatch: Coverage on trade at Ballymote, Loughrea and Cahirciveen marts.

Farmer Know-How: How to pass a health and safety inspection.

Focus supplement on Seeding: Grass breeding is a long and complex business. It takes years to bring a grass variety from research start date to shop shelf.

Agri Careers: John Fitzgerald is the acting head of agriculture at Bank of Ireland, which is exhibiting at the Agri Careers Fair in the RDS. He has carved out quite a career for himself in the agri sector, writes Laura Roddy.

Property: An 80-acre farm complete with a new 16-unit milking parlour has been launched to the market at Teergay, Kilbany, Macroom.

Irish Country Living: After a successful run last year, Big Week on the Farm is back on RTÉ. Aisling Hussey finds out what we can expect.

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